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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

Covid reinfections: How likely are you to catch coronavirus again as cases rise?

Do vaccines and booster shots protect against new variants? Here’s what you need to know

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

New Covid variants: How many strains are in circulation and on the rise around the world?

Omicron sub-variants driving up coronavirus cases in UK and being monitored closely

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

People vaccinated against Covid share common symptom after testing positive

Around one in five vaccinated Britons with Omicron or Delta strain experienced diarrhoea as a symptom

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

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More people are catching coronavirus a second time, heightening long COVID risk, experts say

LOS ANGELES — Emerging evidence suggests that catching the coronavirus a second time can heighten long-term health risks, a worrisome development as the circulation of increasingly contagious omicron subvariants leads to greater numbers of Californians being reinfected.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 1, 2022

Experts say the worst of Australia’s winter COVID surge could soon be behind us

While there's no end in sight just yet for ongoing COVID waves, there is some hope that we will be better equipped for when one does arrive.

The New Daily · Aug 1, 2022

A look inside Florida’s hospitals as the newest COVID wave sweeps through the state

BOCA RATON, Fla. — At West Boca Medical Center, Dr. Cory Harlow sees patients coming into the emergency department with many of the same symptoms they complained of during the early days of COVID in Florida: pneumonia, high fever and shortness of breath,

Tribune News Service · Aug 1, 2022

Victoria's COVID cases are likely hugely under-reported. Here's what that means for this wave

It's believed about half of people with COVID-19 haven't been officially recorded, leading to a worrying number of people in hospital. But there are signs the worst could be behind us. Here's what authorities have to say.

ABC News · Aug 1, 2022

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‘Stealthy’ new Covid variant can reinfect you every month

‘Even having had Omicron, we’re not well protected from further infections,’ said Prof Danny Altmann

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

Masks for 'years' in Victoria COVID fight

A recommendation for masks to be worn indoors could remain for years despite Victoria's latest COVID-19 wave peaking, Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton says.

AAP · Aug 1, 2022

What is ‘Centaurus’? Fast-spreading Covid variant that has arrived in UK

Virologists voice concerns about highly-contagious BA.2.75 which is thought to spread faster than its Omicron relatives

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

COVID symptoms: Signs that you may have long COVID, what to look out for in children and is the Omicron variant different?

Cold weather and more transmissible subvariants have seen daily reported COVID-19 cases reach tens of thousands. Here are the symptoms you should look out for.

ABC News · Aug 1, 2022

Habitual mask-wearing is likely helping Japan, Singapore and South Korea bring daily Omicron deaths down, epidemiologists say

There is "a really quite important cultural difference" in Asia that epidemiologists suggest is having a dramatic impact on their daily rate of COVID-19 deaths.

ABC News · Jul 31, 2022

COVID-19 reinfection common with BA.5 variant

SARS-CoV-2 spike protein interacts with other proteins in cardiac myocytes to cause inflammation

The Hindu · Jul 30, 2022

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 30, 2022

North Korea Reports No New Cases for First Time Since COVID Outbreak

North Korea reported zero fever cases on Saturday for the first time in more than two months since it confirmed its first Covid-19 infections in May. "There were no new fever patients reported" over a 24-hour period from Thursday evening, the state-run Korean Central News Agency said, marking the first…

ABC News · Jul 29, 2022

July marks a high point for Australian COVID-19 deaths, but signs of a plateau are emerging

There are signs that Victoria could be moving past the peak of its current COVID-19 wave as the nation nears the end of its deadliest month since the pandemic began.

ABC News · Jul 29, 2022

Europe's summer of Omicron subvariants has immunologists pleading for the world to embrace a 'vaccine-plus' lifestyle

As a COVID-19 wave fuelled by sticky Omicron variants crashes through Europe, immunologists warn we're entering a "multi sub lineage Omicron era". Here's what it could mean for the future of the pandemic.

Tribune News Service · Jul 29, 2022

US buying $1.7 billion of Moderna’s omicron-specific booster

Moderna Inc. said it secured a $1.74 billion contract to supply the U.S. government with its new omicron-specific vaccine.

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022

Latest UK Covid wave past peak as infections fall by half a million in a week

ONS data shows rates nevertheless ‘still remain among the highest seen during the course of the pandemic’

Daily Mirror · Jul 29, 2022

UK ‘over the peak’ of Covid summer wave as infections drop for first time in two months

According to the latest data released by the Office for National Statistics, the UK is finally 'over the peak' of the Covid wave that has plagued this summer with new Omicron variants

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2022

No new COVID variant detected in country: Centre tells Lok Sabha

Health Minister said Omicron and its sub-lineages are found to be associated with milder disease as evidenced by the relatively lower rates of hospitalizations reported by States and Union Territories

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

Covid reinfections: How likely are you to catch coronavirus again as cases rise?

Do vaccines and booster shots protect against new variants? Here’s what you need to know

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

Covid incubation period: How long are you infectious for?

Experts warn of fifth wave of infections as hospital admissions rise

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

‘Stealthy’ new COVID variant can reinfect you every month

‘Even having had Omicron, we’re not well protected from further infections,’ said Prof Danny Altmann

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

What is ‘Centaurus’? Fast-spreading Covid variant that has arrived in UK as cases soar

Virologists voice concerns about highly-contagious BA.2.75 which is thought to spread faster than its Omicron relatives

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